RuPaul Charles is a trailblazing entertainer, best known as the host and executive producer of RuPaul’s Drag Race, a global phenomenon with over 100 episodes on VH1. His work on the show has earned him a record-breaking eight consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program, contributing to the show’s total of 28 Emmy wins. Beyond television, RuPaul is a bestselling author, with Lettin’ It All Hang Out and Workin’ It! resonating with audiences worldwide.
Born in San Diego, CA, RuPaul moved to Atlanta, GA, at 15, later studying theatre at the North Atlanta School of Performing Arts. A move to New York City led to his crowning as The Queen of Manhattan, setting the stage for his rise to international stardom.
RuPaul gained global recognition with the hit song Supermodel (You Better Work) and has since released 14 solo albums, including a duet with Sir Elton John that reached #7 on the UK charts. His career has spanned film (The Brady Bunch Movie, To Wong Foo, But I’m a Cheerleader), television (The RuPaul Show on VH1), and even a wax portrait at Madame Tussauds in New York and San Francisco.
A pioneer in the beauty industry, RuPaul became the first face of MAC Cosmetics, using his platform to support the MAC AIDS Fund, which has raised millions for HIV/AIDS awareness and outreach. With his signature charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent, RuPaul continues to inspire generations worldwide.
Sissy That Walk
Call Me Wother
Supermodel (You Better Work)
Read You Wrote
Kitty Girl
Glamazon
Hosted and judged RuPaul’s Drag Race for seventeen successful seasons.
Starred in Netflix’s AJ and the Queen as a lead character.
First drag queen to land a major cosmetics campaign deal.
Released fifteen studio albums, including hit single “Supermodel”.
Authored four books, including The House of Hidden Meanings.
Became a pop culture icon through music, TV, and fashion.
Continues to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and self-expression.
Won 14 Primetime Emmy Awards for RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Earned three GLAAD Media Awards for LGBTQ+ representation.
Won a Critics’ Choice Television Award for outstanding work.
Honored with two Billboard Music Awards for music excellence.
Received a Tony Award for contributions to entertainment.
Named in Time 100 list of most influential global figures.
Secured a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.
Hosted The RuPaul Show on VH1 from 1996 to 1998.
Starred in Skin Wars, Gay for Play, and Good Work.
Expanded Drag Race internationally with multiple global versions.
Produced hit spin-offs like All Stars and Secret Celebrity Drag Race.
Collaborated with Sir Elton John on a UK charted duet.
Wrote bestselling memoir Lettin’ It All Hang Out.
Published GuRu, offering insights on self-empowerment.
Released Workin’ It! as a guide to confidence.
The House of Hidden Meanings shares personal life lessons.
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